Deadline Approaching for International Poetry/Art Contest

Each year, River of Words draws out the best poetry and art talent in the world. An international contest for grades K-12, River of Words focuses on watersheds as a central theme. This opportunity is designed to help youth express themselves through the arts, while exploring their environment and developing a sense of place and appreciation for discovery. River of Words is an excellent opportunity for art and literature classroom and program participants to strengthen their skills and make connections between the watershed theme and their artistic talents.

Entries are first judged in the international River of Words contest. National winners will be announced in April 2009. Indiana poetry and artwork will then be judged on a state level in May and state winners will be announced in June 2009. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Indiana State Library. Winning Indiana artists and poets will also receive statewide recognition and prizes showcasing their artwork!

The deadline for 2009 contest entries is February 15, 2009. Entry forms and complete contest guidelines can be found at www.riverofwords.org.

River of Words is an international contest that is sponsored on the state level by the Indiana Center for the Book at the Indiana State Library, Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), a program of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Environmental Education Association of Indiana.